Is a “difference maker” and “as talented as any linebacker we’ve ever had in our program,” according to the coaching staff … Possesses outstanding athletic ability and competes with great intensity … Likely to line up at middle linebacker … 2011: Played the second half of the year, starting the last four games, and averaged 9.2 tackles per game (46 total) … Registered 3.0 sacks, including 2.0 for 12 yards against Case Western Reserve (Oct. 22), and 3.0 additional tackles for loss … Shared team lead in tackles in the Case game with 11 and added career-high 13 at Kenyon (Nov. 5) … 2010: Earned starting nod as a freshman linebacker for first three games, but suffered a season-ending injury in week three … Tallied 12 tackles with seven coming during collegiate debut at Baldwin-Wallace (Sept. 2) … Had an interception in each of his first two games … Prior to Wooster: Twice named to the All-Great Southern Conference Team at Baldwin High School … Totaled 1,200 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns as well as 105 tackles as a fullback/linebacker for the Highlanders … Three-year letterwinner in football and also competed in track … Personal: Born on Feb. 20, 1992 … Son of Scott and Lynn Hood … Majoring in business economics.